Gregory Juxt - Rapid Look
Not a full test, but a quick run through of the Gregory Juxt, a technical daysac from one of the best known US pack brands that's now available on this side of the Atlantic too.
Posted: 21 June 2005
by Jon
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Gregory Juxt - Rapid
Perusal...
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Price:
£90.00
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Weight: 1300 grammes (one size only)
28 litre capacity
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Features:
Exo-Frame technology, with I-beam ventilation, all terrain
harness, low profile waist belt, spacious front pocket,
stretch size pockets, top loading, water-resistant zippers,
cross over compression system, hydration sleeve and port,
twin removable ice axe loops and keeper straps, ski tail
stabilisers, auto draiding stretch side pockets.
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The Concept New to Gregory's range for 2005 and new to the UK
as well, the Juxt is a technical day pack from one of the best known
pack brands over there and now it's over here as well. With a
capacity of 28 litres plus an overloading stretch back pocket and
side pockets, it's very much a day sac and the ice tool straps give a
big clue as to where its aimed. Think mountain walking, climbing and
skiing. The sort of activities where you might carry a small but
fairly heavy load.
 Features
As with the excellent G-Pack we tested
a few months back, the Juxt has been thoroughly thought through with
lots of nice detail touches. Take the stretch fabric panels at the
side of the hood that help it sit neatly or the neat pocket on the
lefthhand side of the hip-belt, or strategically-positioned tough
Hypalon patches in high wear areas.
What the Americans excell at though, are harnesses and back
systems and the heart of the Juxt is the Exoframeback system, a big
plastic - sorry HDPE - plate that sits outside the pack but behind
the main lumbar padding. As with the G-Pack it's designed to take a
decent load and transfer it efficiently to your body. There's a
central channel for ventilation too. The harness is thin but dense
foam, which experience tells us works best for a combination of long
term comfort and efficiency.
The other main stand-out feature is a big back pocket with a
full-length zip that's ideal for stowing waterproofs and other spare
clothing for easy access.
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